I'd really like to thank Mother Nature for coordinating this winter weather we've just recieved with my schedule. With a busy month of arenacross and people staying with me for the arenacross, it seemed like just as I was finally finishing up on all the work related to the indoor season when everything cooled down and the mountains started getting pounded with snow. After staying glued to the internet for a few days I got the good news I was looking for: Mt Baker had received enough snow to open and it was all systems go on Saturday.
All I can say is, it was an awesome day. We got there super early, parked right next to Chair 1 up in Heather Meadows and were one of the first people on the chair to kick off the new season. With sunny weather and fresh, light, snow, riding with good friends and laughing it up all day long couldn't make for a better day. Once our legs couldn't take anymore, we finished it off with the obligatory Pabst Blue Ribbon's and finished the day off with some killer mexican at El Nopal in Sumas.
Pretty much the best day ever, now bring on La Nina!
James
I didn't ride with my camera, since it was first day, my legs were jello and it was hard enough staying upright but I shot some stuff while we were hanging out.
We were in line early, ready for first chair.
Trevor
Andre finishes up a last minute wax job
Sev also gets a few shots while waiting for this show to kick off
Yeah, M and M's!
Sev, having a mid morning coffee break with Mt. Shuksan in the background
Andre's greasy movember stache
Mt Herman looks good with all the fresh snow
Mitch's movember stache is pretty greasy as well
Snowcat is ready for action
It's already looking like a winter wonderland at Baker's Chair 1
Got to stick with tradition: the annual post ride PBR
One last Sev portrait as the sun fades after an epic day
The Baker Bus is ready for the first day on the job
Everyone is stoked after a solid opening day. Next stop, Mexican!
0 comments:
Post a Comment